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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1932
Page
1
The obituary notes the death of T. R. Tate at his home beside a sick friend on a Wednesday night. He is described as a former citizen with ties to the area. Mourners from the community are listed as distant acquaintances and neighbors attend the funeral at a local cemetery.
The article notes absentee voting for the July primary is now open. Voters may request ballots by mail or in person, with forms to be returned by the stated deadline. Details on eligibility and procedures are provided by the local election office.
The Moulton Eagles clash with Essie Lake Dr. Pep team at BicCarty Park Sunday at 2 30. Seven players from Moulton are listed in the contingent as Eagles aim to improve and clear up schedule after a prior game against LaGrange.
State highway commission advertised for bids on July 15 for grading and drainage structures along 31 miles of Highway 71 from Altar to Columbus in Coloredo County. The notice seeks bids for grading and drainage work to prepare the road section for improvement.
Beginning last Wednesday the cost of mail rises by two cents per ounce. First class mail now costs three cents per ounce or fraction, with all mail rates increasing accordingly. The change shifts the prior five cent base and ten cent extra per ounce to new pricing, affecting standard letters and larger mail pieces.
Coyle Concord began setting casing at the Garwood well amid heavy equipment moves from Houston. Over 40 000 pounds of perforated casing were hauled as crews anticipate cementing and drilling deeper to test for gas. A safety plan and weathered tests noted high pressure. no oil showed, but rainbow sand cores indicated gas potential. The firm has leases totaling thousands of acres and aims to secure output if this gas well proves strong.
A San Antonio Third Division Bonus Marchers unit will depart Monday July 1 and pass through Eagle Lake on their route to Washington. The message from W. Hughes of San Antonio invites World War I veterans to join the march, stating all who come will be welcomed.
Local rice farmers plan a Saturday barbecue at 6 p.m. on the Lakeside golf grounds. The event is a complimentary gathering hosted by rice buyers from Ole Lake, canal men, and the Rice Association with I V Duncan and others, aiming to foster community among growers and supporters amid a festive rural atmosphere. Wharton county man appeals extortion conviction. Rey Henderson of Wharton County appealed his 10 year sentence in the penitentiary to the court of criminal appeals, claiming missteps in the prior case regarding threats to banker L S Stockton over payment demands. He had claimed he saw a man placing a package during rabbit hunting, fled, was shot at, and later confessed to the extortion attempt. The report notes Henderson was hospitalized in Houston and later arrested.
Dr Holloman mourns after his brother Dr F Holloman of Alexandria Epurnana died unexpectedly on Monday shortly after an operation to remove tonsils two weeks earlier. He leaves a wife and two children. The Eagle Lake community and Headlight extend sympathy as Dr Holloman travels to Alexandria.
The fragment describes a geological setting with the Reynees outcrop belt located between Redoon Bend field in Austin county and Petius in Bee county, noting its distant production status and notable distance from operations.
Funeral services for Mrs. G. M. Magee late mother of Mrs. Brower were conducted at her daughter’s home this morning with Rev. Walter Rogers presiding. Born December 24, 1857 in Georgia she lived most of her life in Kyle and Goote Creek before moving to Yoakum. She is survived by four daughters, a son, twenty five grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren.
Governor Sterling will headline a Schulenburg rally on the school house lawn Tuesday night. Prominent Texans including Senators Parr Wirtz Holbrooke Woodall Williamson and Gus Russe will speak, with a remarks program and musical interludes. The event begins at 6 o clock and aims to draw a large crowd from Eagle Lake and nearby areas.
Avalon adds a Sunday Monday feature presenting Jack Dempsey in Love of the Ring a highights reel since 1920 This extra screening runs with no rise in admission and is listed in the theatre’s weekly ad in today’s Headlight
Report notes possible sulphur deposit near Eagle Lake with deep testing. Geologists see strong signs and residents speculate a sulphur mine could boost the area over an oil well. Texas Gulf Sulphur Co. is praised for local cooperation and county presence.
Three members of the state ranger unit were in Eagle Lake last Sunday and raided a local place. They reportedly found beer on the premises and warrants were issued for three arrests, two Black men and a white man.
Rev. Charles Holt Dobbs aged 64, Presbyterian pastor at El Campo, collapsed on the seventh green during a golf tournament and died Monday. S.C. Smothers of Eagle Lake finished second in the El Campo tournament as golfers competed in the Eagle Lake area.
Revival services at the Presbyterian church draw nightly attendance with strong sermons by Rev AW Dequire of Austin and Rev E F Deutsch. The Bible school averages fifty five children each morning. Saturday and Sunday services plan sermons on The One pardonable Sin The Love of God and What Will You Do With Jesus. The visitors include Mrs Bruce J Mansfield and daughter Dorothy Miss Margaret Mansfield and Miss Anne Kopecky with Congressman J J Mansfield's secretary.
Dr and Mrs R L McLellan spent a week in Temple where Dr McLellan underwent a sine check at Scott & White Hospital. Doctors advise bed rest for several weeks after a near breakdown. Son Charles S McLellan remains in Smithville. Dr J B Lang Bra covers practice in his absence.
The Eagle Lake Little Theatre asks local residents to contribute four inch squares of silk or satin with embroidered signatures to finish a specialty curtain. About five hundred squares are collected. organizers urge more, with each household contributing two squares and signatures for all members. Drop offs or pickups arranged via Miss Daisy Morgan, Miss Opheha Johnson, or Mrs L B Allen. next meeting planned at Mrs White's home.
The Blair Medicine Show performed on a vacant lot near the Callison Hole building, closing Tuesday night and moving to Columbus. Large crowds attended, with a watch prize awarded to Fidora Michaels after the Tuesday program. Miss Michielig expressed gratitude for support. Mr. and Mrs. B. R. McDonald of Louisiana were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Ahlers, while Mrs. McDonald, formerly Magdelene Rati, a local teacher, visited friends for a week.
Congressm man J. J. Mansfield arrived from Washington last Saturday and spoke to a large crowd at El Campo Monday afternoon. He departed from the usual Fourth of July address and urged removal of tariff barriers and strict economy across government agencies. He argued that if the Democratic administration won the coming election there would be changes for the better.
Eagle Lake and Columbus bands join for a goodwill concert in Eagle Lake City Park on Wednesday evening July 23 starting at 8 o clock. Columbus Municipal Band directs with Eagle Lake’s band. local members include D E Logan Sr Nolan Louis Nathan Ray Munn Fitzgerald Waldo Townley Billy Torelli and D Logan Jr. The event invites nearby residents to attend and enjoy a fine program in memory of earlier park concerts.
A large back page advertisement for Penneys promotes an end of season clearance sale. The notice highlights major savings on summer goods and upcoming fall stock, noting new items arriving and extensive in store promotions.
Warry Larson and others disputed ownership of dogs that allegedly killed chickens in a local town contest. The dogs were associated with Larson and others, with accusations and defenses noted as the scene emerged Monday night.
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